Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector Location: Near Maidenhead (commutable from Reading, Slough, High Wycombe, Bracknell) Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 + Overtime + Benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business producing precision-engineered components for high-performance industries. You’ll be working in a modern manufacturing environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. The role offers a varied workload across incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities, supporting the production of complex, high-specification engineered products. If you enjoy hands-on inspection work, working to tight tolerances, and being part of a collaborative engineering team — this role is definitely worth a look. Quality Inspector Duties * Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections * Carry out dimensional and visual inspections of precision components * Use measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMMs * Inspect parts against engineering drawings and specifications * Complete inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation * Identify and manage non-conforming products * Maintain traceability and inspection records * Support root cause investigations and corrective actions * Assist with ISO9001 / AS9100 quality compliance activities * Communicate quality issues with production and engineering teams * Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives What they’re looking for Essential: * Previous Quality Inspection experience within engineering or manufacturing * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T * Experienced using precision measuring equipment * Strong understanding of inspection and quality processes * High attention to detail and accuracy * Good communication and reporting skills * Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting Desirable: * Experience in aerospace, motorsport, or precision engineering environments * CMM operation or programming experience * Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 standards * Experience producing FAIRs to AS9102 standards * Understanding of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma * Exposure to NDT methods (e.g. MPI, Nital Etch) Interested? Apply now and one of our talented team at Syntech Recruitment will be in touch. INDA